Exclusive Special Edition: Art Meets Wine
Harald Naegeli & Klosterkellerei Einsiedeln in cooperation with Pumpstation Gastro GmbH.
In the spring of 2022, a unique collaboration was initiated between the venerable Klosterkellerei Einsiedeln, renowned Zurich artist Harald Naegeli, also known as the “Sprayer of Zurich”, and Pumpstation Gastro GmbH, the operator of the popular island restaurant Ufnau. This creative partnership culminated in the design of extraordinary bottle designs, inspired by Naegeli’s distinctive spray art. The special editions celebrate Harald Naegeli’s creative cycle “Demonism from the Unconscious,” which was presented to the public in 2022 as part of the “art ufnau” exhibition on the idyllic island of Ufnau. The fine monastery wines, enhanced by Naegeli’s artworks on the bottles, also symbolize the deep and living connection between the city of Zurich and the Einsiedeln Monastery, which continues to this day.
6 Special Editions That Convince with Screen Printing
Harald Naegeli’s artworks fascinate with their provocative simplicity, which reveals itself in clear lines and forms, thus touching the essence. His work poignantly reminds us of our own transience, the inevitable journey of life that begins at birth and inevitably leads us towards death.
This unique aesthetic, both sensitive and expressive, was transferred onto a series of wine bottles using the sophisticated screen printing process, to create special editions of unparalleled beauty. This technique, known for its precision and ability to faithfully reproduce complex designs, lends a new dimension to each of Naegeli’s artworks on the bottles. Like his urban spray art works that adorn the streets of Zurich, the designs on the wine bottles combine simplicity with depth, making them not only visually appealing but also meaningful. These special editions embody not only art but also Naegeli’s philosophy, making a powerful statement on the transience of life – an extraordinary experience for the senses and the mind.
